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Equipping, building up and encouraging through the word of God and by the Holy Spirit Growing Up In The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470333623844895796noreply@blogger.comBlogger670125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642544937743897938.post-41670542669307030092017-12-13T07:33:00.000-08:002017-12-13T07:33:10.660-08:00The Balm of Gilead<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OcMUpbFVkww/WjFHtv-2nRI/AAAAAAAADrc/DMnONqgGvJUMoGfxSzCwyCYvaS8UQsATwCLcBGAs/s1600/The%2BBalm%2Bof%2BGilead.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OcMUpbFVkww/WjFHtv-2nRI/AAAAAAAADrc/DMnONqgGvJUMoGfxSzCwyCYvaS8UQsATwCLcBGAs/s320/The%2BBalm%2Bof%2BGilead.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Brokenness is a heart condition. Jesus is the remedy...and His cure guarantees eternal life!<br /> <br />When we invite in The Great Physician to perform His spiritual surgery, we receive a heart healing that includes redemption, restoration, rest and peace...beside the still waters of everlasting love.<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> <br />Won't you cry out to The Balm of Gilead? That He may bind and heal your wounded heart? <br /> <br />Psalm 30:2<br />O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me.<br /> <br />Psalm 107:20<br />He sent His word and healed them, And delivered them from their destructions.<br /> <br />Psalm 103:3<br />Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases;<br /> <br />Psalm 147:3<br />He heals the brokenhearted<br />And binds up their wounds.<br /> <br />Matthew 9:12<br />On hearing this, Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.”<br /> <br />1 Peter 2:24<br />who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.<br /> <br />Jeremiah 8:22<br />Is there no balm in Gilead,<br />Is there no physician there?<br />Why then is there no recovery<br />For the health of the daughter of my people?<br /> <br />Isaiah 53:5<br />But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging we are healed.</span></span></span><br />Growing Up In The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470333623844895796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642544937743897938.post-68102152570895494222017-12-08T06:27:00.000-08:002017-12-08T06:28:00.518-08:00Stand Firm on Truth<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E_dKV2ztyV4/WiqhFHP4LOI/AAAAAAAADrA/q3cAGTvEGyQknI15FgcKl6-A_x_k8W2rgCLcBGAs/s1600/Stand%2BFirm%2BOn%2BTruth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E_dKV2ztyV4/WiqhFHP4LOI/AAAAAAAADrA/q3cAGTvEGyQknI15FgcKl6-A_x_k8W2rgCLcBGAs/s320/Stand%2BFirm%2BOn%2BTruth.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"></span></span><br /><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_5a2a9fbf40ddc2691811501"><br /><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><br /></span></span><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Brethren, we must stand firm on God’s Truth. It only takes one waking day in this decaying world to recognize the perilous times at hand. There is an increasing urgency in our commission as we prepare for our beloved Groom.</span></span><br /><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><br /></span></span><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Everything true and just is found in God’s Word. His precepts and promises are immutable and He is seeing it all through to fulfillment. Lest we fall sla<span class="text_exposed_show">ves to the deceit and bondage of this world, we must don the sword of the Spirit and guard the precious Truth entrusted to us. <br /> <br />His Truth is holy, pure and without compromise. With it, we are fully equipped to live a life that is righteous and blameless in His sight...as worthy vessels for the priceless cargo we carry for our beautiful Lord and Savior. His Word contains every perfect instruction to serve honorably in our faithful race.<br /> <br />Beloved brothers and sisters, He IS the way...and the gate is narrow. Stand firm...be encouraged...and always be prepared to share the source of your hope. Speak truth boldly and without shame, but always with the love of Jesus. <br /> <br />Oh, how blessed are those who receive Christ into their hearts! For, they shall walk in truth, love, light and freedom...and unto them is the imperishable crown of eternal life!<br /> <br />Psalm 40:2<br />He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay, And He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm. <br /> <br />Galatians 5:1<br />It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.<br /> <br />1 Corinthians 16:13<br />Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.<br /> <br />2 Timothy 3:16-17<br />All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.<br /> <br />Mark 13:31<br />Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.<br /> <br />Colossians 1:22-23<br />But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.<br /> <br />John 14:6<br />Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.<br /> <br />Hosea 14:9<br />Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; Whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, And the righteous will walk in them, But transgressors will stumble in them.<br /> <br />Matthew 7:14<br />But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.<br /> <br />Matthew 24:44<br />For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him.<br /> <br />Philippians 1:27<br />Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel.<br /> <br />Mark 16:15<br />And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.”<br /> <br />1 Peter 3:15<br />But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to articulate a defense to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But respond with gentleness and respect,<br /> <br />Psalm 31:24<br />Be strong and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the LORD.<br /> <br />Psalm 119:1<br />Aleph. How blessed are those whose way is blameless, Who walk in the law of the LORD.<br /> <br />Philippians 4:1<br />Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.<br /> <br />James 1:12<br />Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.</span></span></span></div><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"> </span></span>Growing Up In The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470333623844895796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642544937743897938.post-14008973788403017502017-12-07T07:26:00.000-08:002017-12-07T07:26:40.236-08:00Holy Spirit Led <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3ZufqJ0hZSU/WildefmzIYI/AAAAAAAADqs/zt9yyMfACZwHDkera8AT2N4evimlTsGzACLcBGAs/s1600/Seek%2BFirst%2BThe%2BKingdom%2Bof%2BGod.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3ZufqJ0hZSU/WildefmzIYI/AAAAAAAADqs/zt9yyMfACZwHDkera8AT2N4evimlTsGzACLcBGAs/s320/Seek%2BFirst%2BThe%2BKingdom%2Bof%2BGod.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><br />Let us pray for Divine instruction to permeate and guide our minds...for the beautiful intercession of Jesus Christ to gracefully fill our hearts...and for hands that are blessed and led by The Holy Spirit<br /> <br />Let us pray for a whole self that produces holy fruit of the Vine, nurtured by Eternal, living waters.<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> <br />Let us meticulously and tenderly tend our crop produced through our Jesus partnership, producing a plentiful harvest.<br /> <br />And may we walk in the way of the righteous...inheritors of the priceless pearl of The Kingdom of Heaven.<br /> <br />1 Corinthians 3:7<br />So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.<br /> <br />Psalm 90:17<br />Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us; And confirm for us the work of our hands; Yes, confirm the work of our hands.<br /> <br />Luke 10:2<br />And He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.<br /> <br />Matthew 13:24<br />Jesus presented another parable to them: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.<br /> <br />Matthew 13:45<br />Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls.<br /> <br />Matthew 13:46<br />When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it.<br /> <br />Psalm 112:3<br />Wealth and riches are in his house, And his righteousness endures forever.</span></span></span><br />Growing Up In The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470333623844895796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642544937743897938.post-69218462064007663792017-12-06T06:33:00.000-08:002017-12-06T06:33:02.903-08:00Believe!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-My_c69IEhUs/Wif_TLtB89I/AAAAAAAADqc/PnvgJWn5Cl4C9OzvBslrHbTnYp9ER8GsQCLcBGAs/s1600/believe.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-My_c69IEhUs/Wif_TLtB89I/AAAAAAAADqc/PnvgJWn5Cl4C9OzvBslrHbTnYp9ER8GsQCLcBGAs/s320/believe.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"></span></span><br /><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"></span></span><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Faith in God is our means to overcoming every trial and temptation that we are faced with in our humanity.<br /> <br />When we turn away from temptation and turn to Him with absolute confidence, we will be victorious through Him.<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> <br />He is a faithful God of unlimited power and resources. He knows all about yesterday, today and tomorrow. He knows exactly how much we can bear and He knows the course through every conceivable situation.<br /> <br />Believe and receive His deliverance...and witness His promises over your life fulfilled, according to His Will for you in Christ.<br /> <br />Matthew 6:13<br />And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.<br /> <br />1 Corinthians 1:9<br />God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.<br /> <br />2 Thessalonians 3:3<br />But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.<br /> <br />Hebrews 10:23<br />Let us hold resolutely to the hope we confess, for He who promised is faithful.<br /> <br />Mark 9:23<br />"If You can?" echoed Jesus. "All things are possible to him who believes!"<br /> <br />John 11:40<br />Jesus replied, "Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God."<br /> <br />2 Peter 2:9<br />...if all this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment.<br /> <br />1 Thessalonians 5:24<br />The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.<br /> <br />Romans 8:28<br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<br /> <br />1 Corinthians 10:13<br />No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.</span></span></span>Growing Up In The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470333623844895796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642544937743897938.post-47813224265743254552017-12-05T07:08:00.000-08:002017-12-05T07:08:33.446-08:00Holiest of Holies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5BCWeJ4Ha3o/Wia2GckLWSI/AAAAAAAADqA/6kpgdE59afghYwTg8eELXIGS0Hnqa1EZgCLcBGAs/s1600/Holie%2Bof%2BHolies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5BCWeJ4Ha3o/Wia2GckLWSI/AAAAAAAADqA/6kpgdE59afghYwTg8eELXIGS0Hnqa1EZgCLcBGAs/s320/Holie%2Bof%2BHolies.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_5a26af99d27665a78092821">Holiest of Holies<br /> <br />Our LORD God is the Holiest of holies, far beyond anything else in existence. Yet, regardless of our human condition, our Heavenly Father desires an intimate relationship and fellowship with each of His children! <br /> <br />He desires for us to choose, honor and obey Him; to receive His sanctification and transformation into holiness. God created us in His likeness and designed us to spe<span class="text_exposed_show">nd eternity with Him! So much that He gave His only Son to accomplish this!<br /> <br />Let us approach His Holy Realm with humility; honor our time with Him on Holy Ground. Let us choose, praise, glorify, obey and worship our Abba Father in the manner that He is worthy.<br /> <br />Our LORD God is high and lifted up...and He Is Holy, Holy, Holy!<br /> <br />Psalm 99:3<br />Let them praise Your great and awesome name; Holy is He.<br /> <br />Psalm 95:6<br />Come, let us worship and bow down, Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.<br /> <br />Psalm 132:7<br />Let us go into His dwelling place; Let us worship at His footstool.<br /> <br />Isaiah 6:3<br />And one called out to another and said, "Holy, Holy, Holy, is the LORD of hosts, The whole earth is full of His glory."<br /> <br />Revelation 4:8<br />and they have no rest day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God, the Almighty, who was and who is and who is to come.<br /> <br />Psalm 72:19<br />And blessed be His glorious name forever; And may the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen, and Amen.</span></div></span></span><br />Growing Up In The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470333623844895796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642544937743897938.post-78050739088224261452017-12-04T08:04:00.002-08:002017-12-04T08:04:59.450-08:00Secured in Your Word<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--Mzx6lqHAdU/WiVx7_WYTmI/AAAAAAAADpw/4wrXU7CUvME825aJLoFlO5l125ge9jw9wCLcBGAs/s1600/secured%2Bin%2Byour%2Bword.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--Mzx6lqHAdU/WiVx7_WYTmI/AAAAAAAADpw/4wrXU7CUvME825aJLoFlO5l125ge9jw9wCLcBGAs/s320/secured%2Bin%2Byour%2Bword.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"></span></span><br /><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_5a25718fa32bc7478566101">Secured by His Word<br /> <br />Praise The Lord that His every truth is immutable, His every promise is kept and His every purpose is completed!<br /> <br />Praise Him that, regardless of our iniquities, He is faithful to complete His work and He will never abandon us!<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> <br />Praise Him that His Word is irrefutable and shall never fade or pass away!<br /> <br />Praise Him that because He is infallible, we are sealed and secured with our Father...forevermore!<br /> <br />Isaiah 55:11<br />So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.<br /> <br />Psalm 138:8<br />The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.<br /> <br />Matthew 5:18<br />For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.<br /> <br />Mark 13:31<br />Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.<br /> <br />Isaiah 46:10<br />Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things which have not been done, Saying, 'My purpose will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure.'<br /> <br />Philippians 1:6<br />Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.<br /> <br />Philippians 2:16<br />Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.<br /> <br />2 Timothy 3:16<br />All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness.<br /> <br />1 Corinthians 1:9<br />God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.<br /> <br />2 Timothy 2:13<br />if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself<br /> <br />1 Thessalonians 5:24<br />The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.<br /> <br />Ephesians 1:13<br />And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit.</span></div>Growing Up In The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470333623844895796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642544937743897938.post-86371156325579229612017-12-01T08:21:00.000-08:002017-12-01T08:21:07.910-08:00Prayer to Replace Fear With Faith <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wMD-CXce_yA/WiGA_sNpoyI/AAAAAAAADpY/C0NDskfFxL86XQ0rq7kJtx8fqtspSW8JwCLcBGAs/s1600/Prayer%2Bto%2BReplace%2BFear%2BWith%2BFaith.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wMD-CXce_yA/WiGA_sNpoyI/AAAAAAAADpY/C0NDskfFxL86XQ0rq7kJtx8fqtspSW8JwCLcBGAs/s320/Prayer%2Bto%2BReplace%2BFear%2BWith%2BFaith.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Abba God,<br /> <br />I pray that today and every day You will teach us how to replace our fears with faith...<br /> <br />That we will cast our anxieties, fears, doubts and uncertainties upon You and allow Your Perfect Love to drive out those feelings that are not born of The Holy Spirit....that we will surrender our troubles to You, our Holy Heavenly Father, who is ALWAYS GREATER than any rejection, failure, criticis<span class="text_exposed_show">m, emotion or enemy we may face today or tomorrow.<br /> <br />I pray that we will grow an enormous and abundant faith in You, an all-knowing, ever-present, always-loving God and walk in the confidence and sound mind that comes from knowing who You Are...that our trust in You will produce in us a faith that will motivate us to just let go of the things that hold us back, give them to you and receive peace beyond measure in our hearts and minds.<br /> <br />I pray that we will cling to Your Truth and Your Promises and find refuge in You when we encounter dark valleys in our days, seasons and lives...place our trust in You, our Tower of Strength, for You Are the same yesterday, today and tomorrow and You have repeatedly assured us that You are for us and will protect us.<br /> <br />Father, we thank You and praise You for Your Grace, Love, Mercy and Sovereign Protection in our lives! We thank You for the atoning Sacrifice of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, so that we may be reconciled unto You...for our adoption and citizenship in Your Kingdom...for the security, peace and comfort that You provide in our authentic identity in Christ!<br /> <br />In Jesus Christ's Holy, Righteous Name...Amen!<br /> <br />Philippians 4:7<br />And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<br /> <br />Galatians 5:1<br />It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.<br /> <br />John 8:36<br />So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.<br /> <br />1 Peter 5:7<br />Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.<br /> <br />John 14:27<br />Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.<br /> <br />2 Timothy 1:7<br />For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power, love, and self-control.<br /> <br />2 Corinthians 3:17<br />Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.</span></span></span>Growing Up In The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470333623844895796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642544937743897938.post-2979985407837206332017-11-30T07:36:00.000-08:002017-11-30T07:36:40.101-08:00Wait Upon The Lord<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aQLc9H-2l5g/WiAk8wTdHeI/AAAAAAAADpA/Mwwd5JvAxo0qjEK374_7GM0_Fk1u7zilwCLcBGAs/s1600/Wait%2BUpon%2BThe%2BLord.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aQLc9H-2l5g/WiAk8wTdHeI/AAAAAAAADpA/Mwwd5JvAxo0qjEK374_7GM0_Fk1u7zilwCLcBGAs/s320/Wait%2BUpon%2BThe%2BLord.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_5a2024c65c37e7998669953"> <br /> May we be unmovable in truth and hold tight to the righteousness of The Lord.<br /> <br /> May we sow from The Spirit...drawing our strength from Jesus and never growing weary in our service to The King.<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> <br /> And may our Holy Heavenly Father continue to sanctify, restore, transform and sustain us as we prepare for our final destination.<br /> <br /> 1 Corinthians 15:58<br /> Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.<br /> <br /> Job 17:9<br /> Nevertheless, the righteous will hold to their ways, and those with clean hands will grow stronger.<br /> <br /> Galatians 6:9<br /> Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. <br /> <br /> 2 Thessalonians 3:13<br /> And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good.<br /> <br /> Revelation 3:21<br /> He who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit down with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.</span></div></span></span>Growing Up In The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470333623844895796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642544937743897938.post-80957195905639325272017-11-29T07:00:00.000-08:002017-11-29T07:00:36.829-08:00The Righteous Will Shine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6_h7ik-Yby0/Wh7LTn7LMMI/AAAAAAAADow/BFjb8IGMZjkQvQY3OIbKUemIHSmWf6qBwCLcBGAs/s1600/The%2BRighteous%2BWill%2BShine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="651" data-original-width="657" height="317" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6_h7ik-Yby0/Wh7LTn7LMMI/AAAAAAAADow/BFjb8IGMZjkQvQY3OIbKUemIHSmWf6qBwCLcBGAs/s320/The%2BRighteous%2BWill%2BShine.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Father God,</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">We bow down before Your Throne and choose divine partnership with You today and every day.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">We pray for Your pouring of The Holy Spirit into our willing hearts; that You ordain and anoint us with ongoing sanctification and transformation.</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /><br />We pray for minds that comprehend and partake of Your immutable knowledge, and to receive Your holy truth into yielding hearts.<br /><br />Mold us and fill us, Father, so we can be a beacon of hope to others and lead them to Your sanctuary. Show us how to be co-laborers in the building of Your Kingdom, and may it come swiftly to this hurting world.<br /><br />Continue your completion in us, Lord; bend, mold and hone us into the authentic being You created and designed in us long ago.<br /><br />And may Your flame blaze brilliantly within us, LORD...so we will shine radiantly as the sun and stars in the heavens...for ever and ever...<br /><br />In Jesus Christ's Name,<br /><br />Amen.<br /><br />Matthew 5:16<br />In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.<br /><br />Proverbs 11:30<br />The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who is wise wins souls.<br /><br />Matthew 5:14<br />You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.<br /><br />Proverbs 4:18<br />But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, That shines brighter and brighter until the full day.<br /><br />1 Corinthians 1:8<br />He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.<br /><br />Philippians 1:6<br />For I am confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will continue to perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.</span>Growing Up In The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470333623844895796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642544937743897938.post-4931751904687120872017-11-28T07:32:00.000-08:002017-11-28T07:32:15.591-08:00Joy Comes in the Morning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_lW3ePygyqc/Wh2BeWXzMmI/AAAAAAAADog/ua0HArdD1ckx2NE_yM4m0KEmPYWJRbdvQCLcBGAs/s1600/Joy%2BComes%2BThe%2BMorning.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_lW3ePygyqc/Wh2BeWXzMmI/AAAAAAAADog/ua0HArdD1ckx2NE_yM4m0KEmPYWJRbdvQCLcBGAs/s320/Joy%2BComes%2BThe%2BMorning.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Take heart brethren, for no matter what temporary trials are troubling your heart today, it is in no comparison to the glorious paradise that awaits those who are in him.<br /> <br />Keep the faith...fight the good fight...give it to our Abba God...and readily receive His grace. For, His mercies are unending and everlasting! He will refresh, restore and strengthen you, according to <span class="text_exposed_show">His promises.<br /> <br />Be confident and unashamed, boldly approaching The Throne of Grace. And may incomprehensible, everlasting joy be yours every morning...forevermore!<br /> <br />2 Corinthians 4:17<br />For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.<br /> <br />Romans 8:18<br />I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.<br /> <br />1 Peter 5:10<br />And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.<br /> <br />Colossians 3:4<br />When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.<br /> <br />1 Peter 4:13<br />But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.<br /> <br />Titus 2:13<br />...while we wait for the blessed hope--the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ...<br /> <br />1 John 2:28<br />And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming.<br /> <br />1 John 3:2<br />Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.</span></span></span><br />Growing Up In The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470333623844895796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642544937743897938.post-38673860513022736062017-11-27T07:13:00.000-08:002017-11-27T07:13:10.144-08:00Hold on to His Precious Promises<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i6JEBXbCxP4/WhwrRruvIHI/AAAAAAAADoQ/97hygEfTQvoLYd7VrGccavZn0EJMV6JuQCLcBGAs/s1600/Hold%2Bon%2Bto%2BHis%2BPrecious%2BPromises.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i6JEBXbCxP4/WhwrRruvIHI/AAAAAAAADoQ/97hygEfTQvoLYd7VrGccavZn0EJMV6JuQCLcBGAs/s320/Hold%2Bon%2Bto%2BHis%2BPrecious%2BPromises.png" width="320" /></a></div><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Let us meditate on His promises and write them on the tablet of our hearts...<br /> <br />For it is through these that we maintain ever-present peace and have hope of a glorious future. We walk without weariness, run the race of endurance, fight the good fight, and soar up on wings of eagles as we wait on the promised return of our King.<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> <br />Let us take heart and trust in His Word. For, God is immutable, ever present and faithful to fulfill His promises. <br /> <br />Brethren, be encouraged by this today and every day! Allow nothing to steal your joy! Maintain peace that surpasses all understanding and live an abundant, fruitful life of fearless freedom.<br /> <br />Glory to Abba God, for all of what He has lovingly and carefully promised to us forevermore!<br /> <br />2 Peter 3:13<br />But in keeping with God's promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.<br /> <br />2 Peter 1:4<br />Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature...<br /> <br />Isaiah 30:18<br />Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you, And therefore He waits on high to have compassion on you. For the LORD is a God of justice; How blessed are all those who long for Him.<br /> <br />2 Peter 3:9<br />The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.<br /> <br />Jeremiah 29:11<br />'For I know the plans I have for you,' says the Lord. 'They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'<br /> <br />Matthew 11:28-29<br />Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.<br /> <br />Philippians 4:19<br />And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.<br /> <br />Proverbs 1:33<br />But all who listen to me will live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm.<br /> <br />John 14:27<br />I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.<br /> <br />Romans 10:9<br />If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.<br /> <br />Isaiah 40:31<br />Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary.<br /> <br />Romans 8:37-39<br />No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.</span></span></span><br />Growing Up In The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470333623844895796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642544937743897938.post-38103523096919475022017-11-23T08:33:00.000-08:002017-11-23T08:33:08.313-08:00A Grateful Son in Our Hearts <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FGX2YiOKcvA/Whb31_WHuOI/AAAAAAAADlU/L13EEW1AVh0OCSfeRly9ayFOqimKAasYgCLcBGAs/s1600/A%2BGrateful%2BSong%2Bin%2BOur%2BHearts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FGX2YiOKcvA/Whb31_WHuOI/AAAAAAAADlU/L13EEW1AVh0OCSfeRly9ayFOqimKAasYgCLcBGAs/s320/A%2BGrateful%2BSong%2Bin%2BOur%2BHearts.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">A Grateful Song in Our Hearts<br /> <br /> Let us approach His Gate with a joyful, grateful, faithful heart. <br /> <br /> Let us thank Him for all the ways He has blessed us...for those He has artfully placed in our paths...for showing us how to cherish one another, just as He has loved us.<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> <br /> Let us enter His Court with praise for all that He is, all He has done, all that He promises forevermore!<br /> <br /> Praise The Almighty for ordaining and anointing this joyful song in our hearts! Bless His Holy Name!<br /> <br /> In The Name of Jesus,<br /> <br /> Amen!<br /> <br /> Enter his gates with thanksgiving,<br /> and his courts with praise!<br /> Give thanks to him; bless his name!<br /> ~Psalm 100:4</span></span></span><br />Growing Up In The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470333623844895796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642544937743897938.post-16399345659332095982017-11-22T07:23:00.000-08:002017-11-22T07:23:44.386-08:00Our Savior, Our Friend <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o0hAM5xY5cE/WhWWLRB6BzI/AAAAAAAADk8/gDoP5P0PeaUQEmIyimU9bbctNF1WSn4uwCLcBGAs/s1600/Our%2BSaviour%252C%2BOur%2BFriend.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o0hAM5xY5cE/WhWWLRB6BzI/AAAAAAAADk8/gDoP5P0PeaUQEmIyimU9bbctNF1WSn4uwCLcBGAs/s320/Our%2BSaviour%252C%2BOur%2BFriend.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_5a1595725b57e7406144598">Our Savior, Our Friend<br /> <br /> Jesus, You are our greatest, truest friend. You laid down Your life for us and spilled Your Precious Blood, so we could come to know You. <br /> <br /> You are the Counselor on High and The True Physician. You are our Advocate, Shepherd, Savior, Bridegroom, Rock, Salvation, Strong Tower of Strength…<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> <br /> And, LORD Jesus, we run to you!<br /> <br /> John 10:11<br /> I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.<br /> <br /> Proverbs 18:10<br /> The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe.<br /> <br /> Isaiah 9:6<br /> For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.<br /> <br /> Mark 2:17<br /> On hearing this, Jesus told them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."<br /> <br /> John 14:16<br /> And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever--<br /> <br /> Psalm 18:2<br /> The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold<br /> <br /> Isaiah 61:10<br /> I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, My soul will exult in my God; For He has clothed me with garments of salvation, He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness, As a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.<br /> <br /> Revelation 3:20<br /> Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.<br /> <br /> John 15:15<br /> No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not understand what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because everything I have learned from My Father I have made known to you.</span></div></span></span><br />Growing Up In The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470333623844895796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642544937743897938.post-66707494406987464842017-11-21T07:36:00.000-08:002017-11-21T07:36:26.241-08:00Fortress of Hope <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vFjjFQXjA2c/WhRHm2eMoNI/AAAAAAAADks/g9yb13htWPcWZcoXcNk8QcWcmp0xsEbGACLcBGAs/s1600/Fortress%2Bof%2BHope.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vFjjFQXjA2c/WhRHm2eMoNI/AAAAAAAADks/g9yb13htWPcWZcoXcNk8QcWcmp0xsEbGACLcBGAs/s320/Fortress%2Bof%2BHope.png" width="320" /></a></div><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Regardless of what you may be facing today, place your trust in the Fortress of hope, and you will not be shaken.<br /> <br />God is the giver and foundation of your faith. He is the author of salvation and eternal life. He commands all things seen and unseen. He provides the promise of an abundant life and desires to fulfill that for you. He has the omniscient ability to untangle the snare<span class="text_exposed_show">s of adversity and part the stormy sea. He alone knows the path to peace.<br /> <br />He has a plan for your life, including all the seemingly impossible predicaments. Trust God. Surrender it to Him with unwavering faith. Pray without ceasing. Open your heart to receive how He may want to heal and instruct you, hone your character and strengthen your faith. God is certainly able to bring you through it with an awesome testimony of His greatness, all for His glory.<br /> <br />Just let your soul rest in Him, for He is the unlimited source of your help, hope, peace, comfort and strength. <br /> <br />And remember...at the end of the day, come what may, you have been promised eternity with Jesus.<br /> <br />Psalm 33:20<br />We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield. <br /> <br />Hebrews 10:36<br />You need to persevere, so that after you have done God's will, you will receive what He has promised.<br /> <br />Psalm 37:39<br />The salvation of the righteous comes from the LORD; he is their stronghold in time of trouble.<br /> <br />Romans 12:12<br />Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.<br /> <br />Psalm 25:5<br />Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; For You I wait all the day.<br /> <br />Psalm 27:4<br />Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD.<br /> <br />Psalm 62:5<br />Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.<br /> <br />Psalm 130:5<br />I wait for the LORD, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.</span></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />Growing Up In The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470333623844895796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642544937743897938.post-31998561778299345362017-11-20T06:54:00.000-08:002017-11-20T06:54:09.501-08:00Prayer of Praise<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yc8jcx7XfRM/WhLryp4JQ0I/AAAAAAAADkU/YXeI_9D2NpYU-idT84vZjMLk-VQ7BRv1ACLcBGAs/s1600/Prayer%2Bof%2BPraise.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yc8jcx7XfRM/WhLryp4JQ0I/AAAAAAAADkU/YXeI_9D2NpYU-idT84vZjMLk-VQ7BRv1ACLcBGAs/s320/Prayer%2Bof%2BPraise.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Heavenly Father,<br /> <br />We know we cannot possibly fathom all that You are or all You have done...but we sing praises to You, Lord...for You have set Eternity in our hearts.<br /> <br />Your greatness is immeasurable, yet You created us in Your image and ordained us to be reconciled unto You, Lord God; we praise You for this marvelous mystery and miracle.<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> <br />We pray You will adorn us with Your robe of righteousness, Lord; we praise You for clothing us in Your garment of salvation. <br /> <br />For, all great and mighty things are by Your hand, Father, and all is made beautiful in Your time...and all the glory, praise and honor is Yours forever and ever!<br /> <br />In The Holy and Righteous Name of Jesus Christ,<br /> <br />Amen!<br /> <br />Psalm 98:1<br />A psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.<br /> <br />Isaiah 61:10<br />I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.<br /> <br />Exodus 15:2<br />The LORD is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation; This is my God, and I will praise Him; My father's God, and I will extol Him.<br /> <br />Daniel 4:3<br />How great are his signs, how mighty his wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; his dominion endures from generation to generation.<br /> <br />Job 5:9<br />He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted.<br /> <br />Romans 11:36<br />For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen.<br /> <br />Ecclesiastes 3:11<br />"He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.<br /> <br />Romans 11:33<br />Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!<br /> <br />Psalm 40:5<br />Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders which You have done, And Your thoughts toward us; There is none to compare with You. If I would declare and speak of them, They would be too numerous to count.<br /> <br />Isaiah 25:1<br />O Lord, You are my God.<br />I will exalt You,<br />I will praise Your name,<br />For You have done wonderful things;<br />Your counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.</span></span></span><br />Growing Up In The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470333623844895796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642544937743897938.post-60922958673849278152017-11-17T07:53:00.000-08:002017-11-17T07:53:00.919-08:00Be Still <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jQvZpMpJecM/Wg8FpMcIw7I/AAAAAAAADj4/-13DLNKMF6QzHxJlLB4T1_Bsy8BUZRpmQCLcBGAs/s1600/Be%2BStill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jQvZpMpJecM/Wg8FpMcIw7I/AAAAAAAADj4/-13DLNKMF6QzHxJlLB4T1_Bsy8BUZRpmQCLcBGAs/s320/Be%2BStill.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_5a0f056f673750211487725">Give it to God<br /> <br /> Resign yourself to the will of God and seek His counsel; walk not in fear or frustration.<br /> <br /> Run to and rest in His eternal arms.<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> <br /> Lay all that burdens you at His feet and take His yoke instead.<br /> <br /> He will fight for you; He will sustain you and uphold you with His righteous hand.<br /> <br /> Surrender it all to Him...be still...and know that He is God.<br /> <br /> Psalm 55:2<br /> Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.<br /> <br /> Isaiah 28:12<br /> ...to whom he said, "This is the resting place, let the weary rest," and, "This is the place of repose..."<br /> <br /> Matthew 11:29<br /> Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.</span></div></span></span>Growing Up In The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470333623844895796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642544937743897938.post-75572374948233605332017-11-16T06:36:00.001-08:002017-11-16T06:36:37.343-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d3sUhtqN9SM/Wg2iMbTJUzI/AAAAAAAADjg/zncMCmUHos0gq4BIwy9s8bvvOlgSSm7-gCLcBGAs/s1600/Intercession.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d3sUhtqN9SM/Wg2iMbTJUzI/AAAAAAAADjg/zncMCmUHos0gq4BIwy9s8bvvOlgSSm7-gCLcBGAs/s320/Intercession.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_5a0da1df53d401e79829328">Intercessory prayers reflect the very essence of God's own character...rich in unconditional love, grace and mercy.<br /> <br />Praying for others enables us to look beyond ourselves and increases our empathy, concern and compassion for others.<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> <br />Think about this...who do you want to spend eternity with? Are there people you care about who do not know Jesus? Are you praying for them...interceding without ceasing?<br /> <br />Then, consider this...love and pray for your enemies. This is truly putting on the compassion of Christ and going beyond yourself in interceding for them.<br /> <br />Remember, prayer is sweet smelling aroma that pleases Him (Revelation 5:8). The Father desires our prayers! Prayer strengthens our faith and increases our intimacy with Him! In it, we are reflecting and glorifying Jesus!<br /> <br />Let us pray with sincere hearts and without ceasing on behalf of God's hurting children...that they will have a heart change and receive Jesus...that they will share in our eternal inheritance...and experience the riches, hope, glory and everlasting grace freely given by our Abba Father!<br /> <br />First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. (1 Timothy 2:1-2)</span></div></span></span><br />Growing Up In The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470333623844895796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642544937743897938.post-46351153443008511802017-11-15T07:28:00.000-08:002017-11-15T07:29:50.292-08:00Resisting Wayward Thoughts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qy33qcxCkFo/Wgxc39o16cI/AAAAAAAADjQ/5KiigyW5akEzpniqonfaV71qvTvfaPu2gCLcBGAs/s1600/Resisting%2BWayward%2BThoughts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qy33qcxCkFo/Wgxc39o16cI/AAAAAAAADjQ/5KiigyW5akEzpniqonfaV71qvTvfaPu2gCLcBGAs/s320/Resisting%2BWayward%2BThoughts.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"></span></span><br /><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_5a0c5c89a8d927782547186"><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Let us surrender our our wayward thoughts and our carnal reasoning to The Father. </span></span><br /><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><br /></span></span><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Let us embrace His Eternal Truth, His Perfect Way and His Everlasting Light.<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> <br /> Let us armor up and call upon The Power of God for a mindset fixed on Him...rebuke in Christ's Name the power and influence of the enemy in our thoughts...and claim the victory of an enlightened soul and spirit in The Name of Jesus!<br /> <br /> For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:4-5)<br /> <br /> For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. (Ephesians 6:12)<br /> <br /> And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. (Romans 12:2)<br /> <br /> And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. (1 John 3:3)<br /> <br /> This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. (1 John 1:5)<br /> <br /> There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. (1 Corinthians 10:13)</span></span></span></div><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"></span></span>Growing Up In The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470333623844895796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642544937743897938.post-85938191208197725712017-11-14T07:27:00.000-08:002017-11-14T07:27:01.678-08:00Truth and Mercy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9EeCZ5MY1UQ/WgsLK8piQ-I/AAAAAAAADi4/eT6w84vsiuocXvjWjHWLBJ8HLdpifHODgCLcBGAs/s1600/truth%2Band%2Bmercy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9EeCZ5MY1UQ/WgsLK8piQ-I/AAAAAAAADi4/eT6w84vsiuocXvjWjHWLBJ8HLdpifHODgCLcBGAs/s320/truth%2Band%2Bmercy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_5a0b0afc5143c9602442602">May our hearts be softened to receive and reciprocate the truth and mercy of The Gospel of Christ.<br /> <br />For, when we allow this to be written in our hearts - truly receiving what He has so freely given to us - we will extend this same mercy, kindness, forgiveness, hope, help, compassion and love to others.<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> <br />When we cling to and walk sincerely and diligently in His truth and love, our lamps burn bright as a beacon to God's hurting children, that they might also be led to His truth and find comfort in the arms of our Father.<br /> <br />It is, after all, the way of Christ...for He is steadfast in His love, grace and mercy to us us...forevermore.<br /> <br />John 1:17<br />For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.<br /> <br />Psalm 89:33<br />Nevertheless my lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail.<br /> <br />John 8:32<br />Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.<br /> <br />Lamentations 3:22-23<br />Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.</span></div></span></span><br />Growing Up In The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470333623844895796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642544937743897938.post-57742624258025644262017-11-13T08:18:00.001-08:002017-11-13T08:18:27.144-08:00Call Upon The Lord<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-snPLC1WRyts/WgnFrJTW5sI/AAAAAAAADio/q1iIkxw_908cUZwKCOrOSHErsDcAM_B5wCLcBGAs/s1600/Call%2BUponThe%2BLord.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-snPLC1WRyts/WgnFrJTW5sI/AAAAAAAADio/q1iIkxw_908cUZwKCOrOSHErsDcAM_B5wCLcBGAs/s320/Call%2BUponThe%2BLord.png" width="320" /></a></div><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_5a09c57394f912770175522">Approach The Throne of Grace with a sincere, obedient, confident heart...feel the omniscient presence of The Lord.<br /> <br /> Make your requests known to Him...share the innermost depths of your heart with Him...for He is close to the broken-hearted and hears the cries of His children.<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> <br /> Call upon The Lord in truth and transparency...lean into Him...and He will draw near to you and hear His servant's prayers.<br /> <br /> Psalm 145:19<br /> He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.<br /> <br /> 1 Kings 8:28<br /> Yet give attention to your servant's prayer and his plea for mercy, LORD my God. <br /> Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence this day.<br /> <br /> Philippians 4:6<br /> Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.<br /> <br /> Psalm 34:18<br /> The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.<br /> <br /> Psalm 145:18<br /> The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.<br /> <br /> James 4:8(a)<br /> Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.</span></div></span></span>Growing Up In The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470333623844895796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642544937743897938.post-2466258300848806032017-11-10T06:52:00.001-08:002017-11-10T06:52:34.128-08:00Freedom From Fear <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ke7GRcAOKds/WgW8_JodY2I/AAAAAAAADiU/aWFbC_kF4toxtc0ieuNc_i9zel_3EnFKgCLcBGAs/s1600/Freedom%2BFrom%2BFear.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ke7GRcAOKds/WgW8_JodY2I/AAAAAAAADiU/aWFbC_kF4toxtc0ieuNc_i9zel_3EnFKgCLcBGAs/s320/Freedom%2BFrom%2BFear.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_5a05bcce3f9007334108852" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">God's immutable Word tells that us He has not given us a spirit of fear. Walking in a state of perpetual fear is bondage; a spiritual battle only conquered through God and His truth.<br /><br />Reacting to protect ourselves from eminent danger is a healthy fear response. In contrast, being a slave to fear produces crippling hopelessness, doubt and uncertainty...all strongholds of the enem<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">y. False emotions beget a faulty belief system, which robs us of our peace and derails us from our authentic path of freedom.<br /><br />As with any darkness, a spirit of fear is demolished by light and truth...and that Truth is The Word of God. We must don the Sword of The Spirit...read, believe, absorb and apply The Word. "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:32)<br /><br />Praise The Lord that He has called us into His marvelous light and that He is with us always!<br /><br />Joshua 1:8-9<br />"This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”<br /><br />Ephesians 6:17<br />And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.<br /><br />Galatians 5:1<br />It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.<br /><br />John 8:36<br />So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.<br /><br />Romans 8:15<br />For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!"</span></div><span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; outline: none; width: auto;" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption" style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><br /><div class="fbPhotoProductTags" id="fbPhotoSnowliftProductTags" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; display: inline-block; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; width: 328px;"></div><div class="pts fbPhotoProductsTagList" id="fbPhotoSnowliftProductsTagList" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; padding-top: 5px; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></div>Growing Up In The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470333623844895796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642544937743897938.post-69194152478789165172017-11-09T08:07:00.000-08:002017-11-09T08:07:29.690-08:00He Satisfies the Soul <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qVvy1uNXhuA/WgR8wOzSXFI/AAAAAAAADh8/MWkGgbyl3Ak-2UzTN0LTh52MfzpmY1iXgCLcBGAs/s1600/He%2BSatisfies%2BThe%2BSoul.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qVvy1uNXhuA/WgR8wOzSXFI/AAAAAAAADh8/MWkGgbyl3Ak-2UzTN0LTh52MfzpmY1iXgCLcBGAs/s320/He%2BSatisfies%2BThe%2BSoul.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_5a047be17e0027924394183">May The Lord satisfy, replenish and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.<br /> <br />May He hold you upright with His righteous hand and guide you beside eternal, living waters.<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> <br />May the garden of your heart thrive, planted in a soil that is cultivated with truth, love, mercy and grace...<br /> <br />And may He quench your thirsty soul with the regenerating power of The Holy Spirit.<br /> <br />John 4:14<br />but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.<br /> <br />John 7:38<br />Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.<br /> <br />Psalm 1:3<br />That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither-- whatever they do prospers.<br /> <br />Jeremiah 17:8<br />They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.<br /> <br />Psalm 107:9<br />for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.<br /> <br />Isaiah 27:3<br />I, the LORD, watch over it; I water it continually. I guard it day and night so that no one may harm it.<br /> <br />Luke 8:15<br />But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.<br /> <br />Isaiah 58:11<br />And the LORD will continually guide you, And satisfy your desire in scorched places, And give strength to your bones; And you will be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water whose waters do not fail.<br /> <br />Isaiah 49:10<br />...He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water.</span></div></span></span><br />Growing Up In The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470333623844895796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642544937743897938.post-18110170997560287732017-11-08T07:11:00.000-08:002017-11-08T07:11:19.720-08:00Walk in Faith <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l7U17eltHmg/WgMeAust5mI/AAAAAAAADhk/SxClm-G8X8c6ILwCHsuWK7eiSygEb9DOgCLcBGAs/s1600/Walk%2BIn%2BFaith.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l7U17eltHmg/WgMeAust5mI/AAAAAAAADhk/SxClm-G8X8c6ILwCHsuWK7eiSygEb9DOgCLcBGAs/s320/Walk%2BIn%2BFaith.png" width="320" /></a></div><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_5a031c01b8a453026094483">May we have a heart of fearless faith in our Holy Heavenly Father...ears that discern the whisper of The Holy Spirit...and steps ordained and directed by Jesus Christ alone.<br /> <br />And may The Lord fill us with His glorious riches as we walk in faith and the victorious power of The Holy Spirit.<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> <br />Romans 15:13<br />May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.<br /> <br />Ephesians 3:16-17<br />I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love.<br /> <br />1 John 5:4<br />For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.<br /> <br />1 Timothy 6:11<br />But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.<br /> <br />Psalm 119:30<br />I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws.<br /> <br />2 Corinthians 4:7<br />Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us.<br /> <br />2 Corinthians 6:7<br />in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left;</span></div></span></span><div class="_51xa _3-8m _3-90" id="photosTruncatingUIButtonGroup"><a class="_42ft _4jy0 fbPhotosPhotoActionsTag taggingOff photosTruncatingUIButton _4jy3 _517h _51sy" data-buttonname="tagPhoto" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;+;&quot;}" href="https://www.facebook.com/growingupintheword/photos/a.1072337796129631.1073741828.1072306166132794/1854502574579812/?type=3&amp;theater&amp;notif_t=feedback_reaction_generic&amp;notif_id=1510150598961854#" id="u_jsonp_6_h" role="button"><i class="_3-8_ img sp_iQv8utrJ-UP sx_579de4"><u>tag</u></i>Tag Photo</a><a class="_42ft _4jy0 addLocation photosTruncatingUIButton _4jy3 _517h _51sy" data-buttonname="addLocation" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;*{&quot;}" href="https://www.facebook.com/growingupintheword/photos/a.1072337796129631.1073741828.1072306166132794/1854502574579812/?type=3&amp;theater&amp;notif_t=feedback_reaction_generic&amp;notif_id=1510150598961854#" id="u_jsonp_6_j" rel="async" role="button"><i class="_3-8_ img sp_iQv8utrJ-UP sx_1abf0a"><u>pin</u></i>Add Location</a><a class="_42ft _4jy0 editPhoto photosTruncatingUIButton _4jy3 _517h _51sy" data-buttonname="editPhoto" href="https://www.facebook.com/growingupintheword/photos/a.1072337796129631.1073741828.1072306166132794/1854502574579812/?type=3&amp;theater&amp;notif_t=feedback_reaction_generic&amp;notif_id=1510150598961854#" id="u_jsonp_6_k" rel="async" role="button"><i class="_3-8_ img sp_c76VuAv5Xec sx_d8c8e2"><u>pencil</u></i></a></div>Growing Up In The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470333623844895796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642544937743897938.post-29574426264748594822017-11-07T08:01:00.003-08:002017-11-07T08:09:22.115-08:00Supernatural Strength of Endurance<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gM_sMmPcLjw/WgHahFSoHxI/AAAAAAAADhU/8-kaEqsej3wKTp3bzPES41PN1_Iq_FZgACLcBGAs/s1600/Supernatural%2BStrength%2Bof%2BEndurance.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gM_sMmPcLjw/WgHahFSoHxI/AAAAAAAADhU/8-kaEqsej3wKTp3bzPES41PN1_Iq_FZgACLcBGAs/s320/Supernatural%2BStrength%2Bof%2BEndurance.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Be courageous and transparent before God. Open up to The Lord regarding your struggles. Give the battle to Him; exchange your struggle for His strength.<br /> <br />Be watchful at all times. Consider the spirit behind the negative emotions and difficult situations you face. The enemy prowls around like a lion and can gain a foothold when we drift.<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> <br />Put on the full armor of God. Stand boldly on Truth...steadfast and fixed on the Gospel of Jesus.<br /> <br />Be alert and aware of your enemy. But, know with confidence The Almighty Lord of hosts is the recipient of your prayers...the source of your hope, faith and trust.<br /> <br />Be strong and let your heart take courage. Wait on The Lord...and run your race with supernatural strength of endurance.<br /> <br />Psalm 31:24<br />Be strong and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the LORD.<br /> <br />1 Peter 5:8<br />Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour."<br /> <br />1 Corinthians 15:1<br />Now brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, and in which you stand firm.<br /> <br />Galatians 5:1<br />It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.<br /> <br />Ephesians 3:16<br />I pray that out of the riches of His glory, He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,<br /> <br />Philippians 4:13<br />I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<br /> <br />Colossians 1:11<br />being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully<br /> <br />Ephesians 6:10<br />Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.<br /> <br />Hebrews 12:1<br />Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.</span></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />Growing Up In The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470333623844895796noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642544937743897938.post-37317509139254853852017-11-06T07:01:00.000-08:002017-11-06T07:01:19.126-08:00Present Suffering Future Glory<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MCOhB2ktbi0/WgB4waWnS0I/AAAAAAAADgs/beirtgv_vUcPQaqf_CsA0Vg_L6kDH2haACLcBGAs/s1600/Present%2BSuffering%2BFuture%2BGlory.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MCOhB2ktbi0/WgB4waWnS0I/AAAAAAAADgs/beirtgv_vUcPQaqf_CsA0Vg_L6kDH2haACLcBGAs/s320/Present%2BSuffering%2BFuture%2BGlory.png" width="320" /></a></div><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_5a0077a6da4e14884657240">May The Lord grant us peace of mind and strength of endurance in our temporary and present sufferings...<br /> <br /> And may we abide in the love of God as we await our incomprehensible future glory with Him.<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> <br /> Romans 8:19<br /> The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God.<br /> <br /> 2 Corinthians 4:17<br /> For our light and temporary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that far outweighs our troubles.<br /> <br /> Colossians 3:4<br /> When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.<br /> <br /> Titus 2:13<br /> as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.<br /> <br /> 1 Peter 1:5<br /> who through faith are protected by God's power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.<br /> <br /> 1 Peter 4:13<br /> But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.</span></div></span></span><br />Growing Up In The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470333623844895796noreply@blogger.com0